Top 10 Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 123 blue ribbon public schools serving 59,487 students in Minnesota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, Plymouth Creek Elementary School and Dassel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: 2-5
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Dassel Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Richmond Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Rush Creek Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
Greenwood Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5500
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #88.
Normandale Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mendota Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Springfield Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherry View Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8600 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1212.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1313.
Wayzata East Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1961 6th St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
Delano Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 670 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Delano Intermediate School
Math: 71% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 546 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wayzata Central Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1818.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1919.
Congdon Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
Wayzata West Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #2121.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2222.
Parker Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Deephaven Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1740 Constance Blvd Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-3400
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #2626.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2727.
St. Croix Prep Middle School
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #2828.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #2929.
Hilltop Primary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #3030.
Woodland Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
945 Wescott Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #3131.
Folwell Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #3232.
Countryside Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Hanover Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Lowell Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
704 3rd Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6550
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Maple River West Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, Plymouth Creek Elementary School and Dassel Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Minnesota?
123 blue ribbon public schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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